Sweet Temptation! The Beauty in President Pei's Palm is Too Alluring

Pei Yanzhou went straight upstairs.

The door to the master bedroom was ajar, letting in warm light. He gently pushed the door open, and a familiar, sweet fragrance wafted towards him.

The room was quiet, with only the sound of her shallow, even breathing.

He walked over quietly.

Shu Hua was lying on her side, fast asleep.

Her thick, seaweed-like hair spread across the pillow, making her small face appear even whiter and more translucent, with almost no visible pores.

Beneath her pert nose, her pink lips were slightly pouting, exuding an unguarded innocence and childlike charm, completely different from the gentle and dignified Mrs. Pei during the day.

Pei Yanzhou's eyes unconsciously darkened.

He leaned down and gently tucked the blanket around her, his fingertips accidentally brushing against her chin, the touch warm and delicate.

She slept quite soundly.

A corner of his heart seemed to soften as well.

Just then, Shu Hua's long eyelashes fluttered a few times, and she groggily opened her eyes.

My vision blurred as I met his deep gaze.

"Um……?"

Her voice, heavy with sleep, was soft and sweet, almost like a coquettish plea, "You're back... Have you eaten?"

"I've already eaten," Pei Yanzhou said in a low voice. "You can continue sleeping. I'm going to the study to take care of some work."

"Hmm..." Shu Hua responded vaguely, like a lazy cat, rubbing against his palm, then shrinking back into the blankets, and soon became quiet again.

Pei Yanzhou stood there for a moment before turning around, gently closing the door behind him, and heading towards the study.

……

In the study.

Pei Yanzhou sat behind a large desk, the computer screen emitting a faint blue light that illuminated his sharply defined profile.

He tried to focus on the complex merger and acquisition documents on the screen, but images from the previous night inappropriately surfaced in his mind.

Her reddened eyes, her soft sobs, and the sweet yet alluring scent emanating from her...

He tugged at his collar in frustration.

This is truly bizarre.

When has Pei Yanzhou ever been so easily distracted?

Just as he was preparing to force himself into work mode—

"Snapped!"

The lights in the entire study suddenly went out, plunging it into darkness.

Almost simultaneously, a pale white flash of lightning tore through the night sky outside the window, followed by a deafening clap of thunder!

"Boom—!"

The loud noise seemed to explode right on the roof.

Pei Yanzhou frowned, about to get up.

"ah--!"

A short scream came from the direction of the master bedroom, followed by hurried footsteps.

The study door was suddenly pushed open with a "bang"!

Before Pei Yanzhou could react, a petite figure, like a startled deer, rushed straight into his arms and sat on his lap without saying a word!

He instinctively reached out and caught her steadily.

Shu Hua wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, burying her face in his firm shoulder, her body still trembling slightly as she breathed heavily.

"What's wrong?" He tightened his arms around her slender waist, his voice low.

"The power's out..." Her voice came out muffled, trembling with tears. "I'm a little scared."

As if to confirm her words, another flash of lightning appeared outside the window, followed by a rumble of thunder.

She trembled violently in his arms, startled, and hugged him even tighter.

Pei Yanzhou could clearly sense her fear and helplessness. Her heart, which was as hard as iron in the business world, felt as if it had been hit hard by something, and a subtle pain rose up.

He pulled his arms closer, holding her even tighter in his embrace, and gently patted her back with his large hand.

"It's just thunder." His voice was gentle, a gentleness he himself didn't realize. "The circuit breaker might have tripped; it'll be fine soon."

"But I'm just scared..." she rubbed against his neck, complaining pitifully.

If she's not afraid, why did she come here?

She was not only afraid of the dark, but even more afraid of those unseen and intangible "things"! Although she had never seen them before, the world is full of wonders! The older folks all say that those things are most common during thunderstorms!

Just then, a soft "beep" sounded, and the lights in the corridor and rooms suddenly turned on, restoring power.

Only the study, because he usually only turns on the desk lamp at night, was still only lit by the computer and the desk lamp.

The light dispelled the darkness, and Shu Hua's tense nerves instantly relaxed.

She released her arms from his neck, a little embarrassed, her cheeks flushed slightly.

"Uh... the phone's ringing."

She tried to get off his lap, but he held her waist tightly.

Pei Yanzhou then took a closer look at her in the dim light.

A few strands of hair on his forehead were damp with cold sweat and stuck to his smooth forehead.

Her eyes were red-rimmed, with a layer of lingering moisture inside, like misty glass, making her look pitiful.

The pang of heartache and strange feeling welled up in his heart again.

He raised his hand and gently brushed the stray hairs from her cheek behind her ear, then carefully wiped away the moisture from the corner of her eyes with his fingertips.

"So scared?" he asked in a low voice, his eyes deep.

Shu Hua nodded honestly, still shaken: "I was scared. That clap of thunder was so loud, it felt like the house was shaking."

She was overly protected by her family from a young age, practically growing up in a pampered environment. During her years studying abroad, her mother worried that she wouldn't be able to take care of herself, so she went with her to accompany her, and her father would fly over whenever he had free time. She almost never faced the darkness or thunder alone.

Pei Yanzhou imagined her in the past when she encountered this situation, hiding under the covers and secretly shedding tears, and felt even worse.

He squeezed her fingers.

"What did you do in this situation before?"

"My mom will come with me," she answered matter-of-factly, with a hint of spoiled dependence. "My mom also came with me when I was studying abroad."

Pei Yanzhou was silent for a moment, then pulled her closer to him, resting his chin on the top of her head, his voice low and firm:

"I'll be there for you from now on."

The words slipped out of his mouth, which naturally surprised even himself.

Shu Hua's heart skipped a beat. She looked up and met his deep eyes in the dim light.

Was he making a promise?

I feel a little warm inside, but also a little confused.

"Aren't you...aren't you busy with work?" she asked softly.

Pei Yanzhou did so almost without hesitation.

"Work can be dealt with tomorrow." He paused, then added, "My wife is important too."

The word "wife" came out of his mouth with a magnetic allure that made Shu Hua's heart skip a beat.

He looked at her still somewhat sleepy face.

"Are you still able to sleep?"

Shu Hua nodded.

After the initial shock, drowsiness returned.

"Hmm, sleepy."

"Okay." Pei Yanzhou picked her up in his arms, his movements steady. "I'm not busy anymore, I'll sleep with you."

The sudden feeling of weightlessness made Shu Hua instinctively hug his neck again.

His embrace was broad and warm, carrying a clean and pleasant masculine scent that gave one an unparalleled sense of security.

He carried her steadily back to the bedroom, which had been restored to light, and gently placed her in the center of the soft bed.

After covering her with the blanket, Pei Yanzhou did not lie down immediately, but sat up straight.

"Where are you going?" Shu Hua immediately grabbed his clothes, her eyes filled with dependence.